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Derek Roddy

Derek Roddy has immersed himself in the growing Death Metal and Black Metal music scenes and in the past six years his credits include many influential bands such as Hate Eternal, Nile, Malevolent Creation, Divine Empire, Aurora Borealis and Council of the Fallen, and most recently, with his band, Blotted Science. Although Derek is primarily known for his extreme speed and clean execution, he is well adapted to many musical styles. Derek is consistently busy recording tracks and playing live for various artists. Visit http://www.derekroddy.com/ or click on Derek’s picture to learn more about the artist.


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George Kollias

George Kollias, the world touring drummer playing for the U.S. death metal legend Nile, holds Drum Clinics worldwide and teaches at the Extreme Drumming Department of Modern Music School. George is well known for his extreme Death Metal drumming style, mixing technique and creativity, pushing the limits of the music to another dimension by using his many years of knowledge of Jazz and other drumming styles. George is renowned for his double bass skills and the extreme tempos he plays with Nile in his solos. He plays all the blastbeats with one foot, even at speeds up to 270bpm. In live performances, he pulls off everything as in the studio, playing long sets at those speeds for hundreds of shows per year. Visit his website http://www.georgekollias.com/ to learn more about this artist.


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Gavin Harrison

Gavin Harrison, is a member of the British band Porcupine Tree, and has recently joined King Crimson. Previously Gavin has worked with Iggy Pop, Level 42, Incognito, Paul Young and many others. Starting to play the drums at age 6 and influenced by his father, Gavin went on to have a successful career as one of London's top session players.
He has written two award winning books "Rhythmic Illusions" and "Rhythmic Perspectives" along with two DVD's "Rhythmic Visions" and "Rhythmic Horizons". He has twice won the Modern Drummer's "Progressive Drummer of year" readers poll.www.drumset.demon.co.uk, www.myspace.com/gavharrison

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Carl Palmer

An internationally known showman, Carl Palmer has thrilled rock fans with his dazzling speed and mastery of drumming techniques. Axis Percussion would like to announce the endorsement of Carl Palmer. To find out more, go to http://www.carlpalmer.com or on click Carl's picture.


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Alan White

Alan White of Yes fame, has quite an amazing career, playing with such artists as John Lennon and the Plastic Ono Band, George Harrison on “All Things Must Pass”, touring with Joe Cocker and many others before joining Yes in 1972. In recent years, Alan has performed with a variety of artists, including Spencer Davis, The Ventures, Charlie Daniels and Eddie Money, to name but a few. He also conducts numerous drum clinics around the country and around the world to encourage and teach other drummers. Always looking towards the future, Alan has plans to write and record a second, long-awaited solo project, while still maintaining his position as the driving force for Yes. To visit Alan's website at http://www.alanwhite@alanwhite.net/index.html or click on Alan’s picture.

 

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Byron McMakin

Pennywise band member, Byron McMakin is known for the intensity, power and speed of his drumming. Byron is currently with Pennywise on The Warped Tour. Visit http://www.pennywisdom.com/ or click on Byron's picture to learn more about the artist.


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Jan Axel Blomberg

Jan Axel Blomberg, aka Hellhammer, is currently involved with the bands Mayhem, Kovenant and Arcturus. Jan Axel, known for his versatility, is also embarking on a progressive, symphonic and classically oriented journey while still retaining his roots in metal with his new band, Winds. Click here or on Jan's picture to learn more about the artist.


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Pete Sandoval

Pete Sandoval, drummer for the band Morbid Angel, brings legendary percussive intensity, speed and control to the genre of Death Metal. Click here or on Pete's picture to learn more about the artist.


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Robin DiMaggio

Robin has toured and recorded with music veterans such as Paul Simon, David Bowie, Jackson Browne, Diana Ross, Dr. Dre, Luther Vandross, Sean Lennon, Johnny Cash, and Chris Isaak; as well as with acclaimed world musicians, sitarist/composer Ravi Shankar and violin maestro L. Shankar. He has also appeared on David Letterman and performed at the Grammys, American Music Awards, World Music Awards in Monte Carlo and the MTV Awards. Read more at http://www.myspace.com/robindimaggio


Go to http://www.mountainrythym.com/endorsers/robin_dimaggio.html
or click on his picture to learn more.


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Chris Moore

Chris is based in Los Angeles, CA and has played with the black metal band Orcus, thrash metal phenoms Bloodlust, and Deathriders, fronted by original Anthrax vocalist, Neil Turbin (”Fistful of Metal”). In 2008, Chris recorded 15 drum tracks for the Deathriders cd ”Back With A Vengeance” and played shows with Deathriders in Japan, Texas, Oklahoma, Arizona, Nevada and California. Chris is currently playing with Cry Wolf, and in March of 2009, recorded 14 drum tracks for their latest cd.
Of his Axis pedals, Chris says, ”When I went to play a Cry Wolf show last week, I had a pair of brand-new Axis pedals. Because things have been so hectic, I did not have a chance to try them out before soundcheck. I had been rehearsing with my ”old” longboards and wasn't so sure it would be a good idea to use brand new pedals at a show without dialing them in first. I use the factory settings anyway, so I put them up for soundcheck and they were perfect! After using my old pedals almost every day for the last year, dragging them around the US & Japan to numerous shows & rehearsals, I know I can always count on my Axis pedals for that perfect feel. Thanks for making such a great product that rocks right out of the box!!”
Cry Wolf's website is www.myspace.com/crywolftheband and Chris Moore's is www.myspace.com/chrismooredrummer.

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Bryan Hitt

For the past 20 years, Bryan Hitt has toured and recorded with the legendary classic rock band REO Speedwagon. His powerful style of drumming has propelled the band through its last three albums and 19 years of constant touring with a Texas-sized beat that is unique and identifiably his own. Prior to taking over the drum chair in REO, Bryan was an in-demand session player in L. A., and toured with an incredibly wide range of pop and rock acts including Cher, Spencer Davis, Graham Nash and Wang Chung. Throughout his career Bryan has continually raised the bar for himself and those around him through his strong desire and concentrated effort to be the best drummer possible. For more information on Bryan, go to: www.speedwagon.com.

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Christian Nativo

Christian Nativo is a drummer based in Melbourne, Australia. With a musical career spanning ten years, Christian has incorporated his Metal / Fusion influence towards his playing, giving him his signature sound of power, dynamics and attitude, and making him one of Australia’s most sought after session and freelance metal drummers.
Christian started playing drums in 1998 and since then has toured Australia, New Zealand and Europe and has shared the stage with some of the best including English speed metalers DRAGONFORCE, guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani, German power metal gods HELLOWEEN, European power metal legends Sonata Arctica and the world's greatest metal band IRON MAIDEN. He is a competent drummer in all styles of music ranging from jazz quartets to funk bands right through to extreme heavy metal, and everything in between.

You can catch Christian playing around Australia with his original melodic prog metal band Vanishing Point (www.vanishing-point.com.au for tour dates) aswell as teaching full time and sessioning for artists, both nationally and internationally, using his home studio.

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Dross (a.k.a. Jerry Foltz)

Primed by his siblings love for Hard Rock and Heavy Metal, Dross fell headlong into his destiny when in 1986 he purchased a seventies-era Ludwig Vistalite six piece. His teenage years would be filled with rehearsals and playing various gigs, all the while honing his skills. In 1998 Dross attended Los Angeles Recording Workshop in North Hollywood, California where he earned his degree as an Audio Engineer. In 1999 he began to form a Symphonic Black Metal band called Sothis. It would take him four and a half years to complete an impressive lineup of some of Los Angeles’s most talented extreme Metal musicians. In 2004 Dross would play drums on, as well as produce the self titled “Sothis” EP that would ultimately receive critical acclaim landing the band the “Best Independent Release of 2005” by Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles magazine. In 2006 Dross and the band went on a South West Mini Tour in support of the EP, which ultimately yielded their “Official Bootleg” DVD. The band would release one more independent DVD titled “Live In Mexico” before entering the studio to record their debut full length. In late 2007 Dross engineered and produced the band debut album entitled “De Oppresso Liber” which he mixed with Andy LaRocque (KING DIAMOND) in Varberg Sweden. Once the album was complete, the band shopped the album and signed a three album worldwide deal with Candlelight Records. The album would ultimately be released on September 1st 2008 in Europe and September 2nd 2008 in the US and the rest of the world. Most recently, Dross partnered up with Sick Drummer Magazine as a writer and contributor. His regular monthly column is called "PLAYING SMART: A Drummer Guide To Modern Technology" and focuses on introducing the average drummer to the vast amount of tools available to them in the way triggers, sound modules, samplers and the use of soft-synths amoungst many other topics.
E-mail: Dross@Sothis.us. Band Website: www.Sothis.us

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Anthony King

Anthony King, drummer for Grammy Award winning vocalist Monet. Born into a musical family, he began playing drums from the age of five. He is a two time Gospel Emmy awards drummer of the year winner, toured for Motown and Poly Gram International records with former Prince vocalist Rosie Gaines, recorded with the Kenoly brothers, Jerry Shanahan, Randy Emata and many more. Over the last several years, Anthony has been working closely and recording with several Brazilian artists like Celso Pixinga, Mello Jr., Silvera and performs at The Bourbon Street Music Club in Sao Paulo, Brazil every other year as a featured artist. Anthony has been a very happy endorser with Axis Percussion since 1996 and has no desire to depart from this family-like relationship. Over the last few years, Anthohy is working getting Axis Percussion in Brazil and looks forward to the day when Axis arrives in Brazil and the drummers there can enjoy a true work of art! Click here or on Anthony's picture for more.

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Samus Paulicelli

Samus Paulicelli, the newly acquired drummer of North American Black Metal band Abigail Williams, started drumming before he was 5 years old. At the age of 15, he discovered metal, bought a double kick pedal and never looked back. Taking a keen interest in fast double bass and blast beats, he spent the next 5 years practicing and playing with various bands (Mutiny, Suspyre, Dark Empire). Now, at 20 years of age, he sits behind the kit of Abigail Williams as they embark on their world tour throughout 2008-2009 to support their new record entitled "In The Shadow of A Thousand Suns"...You can watch Samus' new video at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GISvqNhaRAs and hear his blasting in Abigail Williams at www.myspace.com/abigailwilliams

"These pedals don't just make me play faster, they give me more feel and control than any other pedal I have tried. They make my feet feel like machine guns. Simple amazing works of art."


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James Raymond

James Raymond, aka “Flatline”, is the current drummer for metalcore act, Vengince (Jägermeister music).  Flatline is known for his double bass drum speed, hard-hitting chops, and precise control over numerous time signature patterns.  He was brought on as the drummer for Defiance (Roadrunner records), during their 2005/2006 reunion writing sessions and has played with numerous musicians & projects over the years.  Flatline has been on several national tours throughout the United States and multiple countries through Europe.  He has shared the stage with acts such as Disturbed, Slipknot, Machinehead, Pro-Pain, Death Angel, and more.

A full bio can be found online at www.vengince.com.


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Junior Vargas

Junior Vargas launched his second self-named album, recorded live and released in CD and DVD (Aqualung Records). This work has been the basis of the Master Classes and Workshops he has been doing. Junior is also working with several top Brazilian artists. Some of his recent work includes a national tour with Brazilian popular music singer Pedro Mariano, who plans launched his latest CD through EMI Records, with Vargas on some tracks; Pop singer Daniela Gato (Daniela Gato Trio), playing in events throughout the city, and performing with the All Star Brazilian Jazz band, a Big Band formation. In addition to these current works, Junior has been doing freelance recordings with several Gospel, POP, MPB (Brazilian Popular Music) and Jazz artists, as well as giving lessons in his own project studio. He also plans to record a third eagerly anticipated album, "ON & OFF 2".


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Northon Vanalli

A drum icon in the interior of São Paulo state, Northon Vanalli is responsible for teaching musicians of all levels and to spreading the importance of drums in the current music market in South America. He was born in Presidente Venceslau and started playing at the age of 8. At 13 years old, he was playing in dance clubs and parties. At 16, he was a already a professional musician. In 1996, he was the first one at Presidente Prudente’s region to found a drum institute, the Northon Vanalli Drum Institute, which is exclusively dedicated to drum teaching. On its 10 years of existence, more than 800 students have already been there, among professionals, amateurs and drum lovers. In 1997, he recorded the music “Delanda” for the Pearl Brazilian Team III album, released by Pearl Drums. In 2000, the Institute recorded an album entitled “Bateras in Prudente” (Drummers in Prudente), composed entirely by students’ bands of the Institute. In 2002, he recorded the play-along album VOCÊ (YOU), an educational album not only for the improvement of drummers, but also guitar and bass players skills. In 2003 he released his drum video (VHS and DVD) “Estude, Construa e Toque” (“Study, Built and Play”) His current endorsements: Gretsch drums; Zildjian cymbals; Axis drum pedals; Michael drumsticks and drumheads; Power Click phone amplifiers; Urban Boards drum shoes. Currently, he has dedicated exclusively to recordings, workshops and the Institute. The workshop tour covers all Brazilian state capitals; it started in January 2006 and ends in December 2009.


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Robbie Sherre

Robbie Sherre, Originally from the Bronx, New York, Robbie began playing the drums at age 8, his passion and ambition for the drums has landed him with playing with many various artists, his extreme style pushing the limits of the music to another dimension by using his knowledge of funk, fusion, jazz and other drumming styles. Robbie has toured extensively thru the U.S. for a number of years, he enjoys listening to a wide variety of music as well as different drumming styles. Always the professional Robbie strives to play with dedicated musicians who push the envelope in their craft!
Visit his website http://www.robbiesherre.com to learn more about this artist.


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Alfred Berengena

Alfred Berengena is the session extreme drummer most acclaimed in Spain. He is licensed in Superior School of Jazz with gold medal and is the autor of the ESSENTIAL DOUBLE BASS DRUMMING method (by Dinsic). He has done masterclass & clinics all around Europe and has a lot of control over the double bass technique. Is a fundator member of Baalphegor, a cult death metal band. He is recognized for his great skill and adaptation capability to any kind of musical style in live as in studio. For more information, videos, music samplers… visit www.alfredberengena.com

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John Favicchia

One of todays top players, New York-based John Favicchia has performed and/or recorded with such greats as Steve Khan, Tony Levin, Chieli Minucci, Lonnie Plaxico, John Benitez, Harvie Swartz, Larry Coryell, Dean Brown,Chris Geith and Bob Malach. His band Dharma All Stars blends various styles into a powerful blast of fusion that spans the extremes of the dynamic range, Favicchia has been busy touring and recording as well as stepping up to the plate with his own solo releases. His debut, World Time, earned rave reviews and was a Top 10 Critics Pick of the Year in Jazziz Magazine. The latest, Dharma, offers an intriguing mix of melody, eclecticism, and tight ensemble playing with the likes of all-star guests including Khan, Brown, Swartz, Dave Mann, and Chieli Minucci. Favicchia is all about the mindful side of playing drums of making music from the mind, for the mind. Definitely, he says, Its all about the soul and the mind, but its very visceral as well. Im caressing the sounds out of my cymbals in one bar, but when the music takes off and I start to wail, I take no prisoners. More of this artist at WWW.JOHNFAV.COM | www.myspace.com/johnfavicchia |
http://www.youtube.com/drummernyc

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Chris Gartmann

Chris “Gartdrumm” Gartmann is the drummer for the Woodstock, NY progressive rock band “3”. Raised in the hills of West Virginia and now hailing from NY, Chris has a deep appreciation for the organic pocket and feel side of drumming but, equally important to his style is being an ambitious instrumentalist. His band “3” has hypnotized fans worldwide and shared the stage with an incredible diverse set of acts from Leon Russell and Fishbone to Porcupine Tree and Scorpions, to name a few. Chris “Gartdrumm” Gartmann is an American original and…”originality is what I’ve always strived for. My favorite musicians are the ones that wrench the emotion out of you, whether it’s a simple pocket or a bombastic flurry of notes”. To learn and hear more about this unique artist check out his band “3” on tour now or go to www.theband3.com, www.myspace.com/3, www.myspace.com/gartdrumm.


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Raphael Saini

Raphael Saini is known for his very powerful and aggressive style that perfectly fits the music of  CHAOSWAVE : his intense double kick work, his power grooves and his speed are considered a solid foundation and a trademark of the band. Raphael writes for the biggest Italian drum magazine (Percussioni) and does clinics promoting  modern metal drumming. Listen to Raphael and Chaoswave at www.myspace.com/chaoswave or www.chaoswave.it  and watch out for the upcoming  album “DEAD EYE DREAMING” to hear why Chaoswave is considered one of the best upcoming Italian metal bands


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Hector Torres

Hector Torres (Drummer/Percussionist) was born in the musically diverse town of Tijuana, Mexico back in 1959. At a very early age, Hector learned that it was simply impossible to call one style of music his favorite. There was so much to hear and so much to learn. After making Los Angeles, California his new home at age six, he instantly began to explore new forms of expression using drums and or anything that sounded interesting by shaking or striking. In constant search of a new sound and beat, Hector has been working for many years in numerous projects in a variety of styles from Jazz, R & B, Salsa, Rock, Punk, Armenian, Brazilian, Folk, Iranian, Pop, Cape-Verdean and for the past nine years he has being the percussionist for a L.A. based contemporary modern dance company. Hector has toured Europe and America many times and will continue to do so always on that quest for that new beat.


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David Small

David Small, professional drummer, instructor and recording artist, was born in Springfield, Missouri and began playing the drums when he was only 3 years of age. At age 7, David realized his calling and knew exactly what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. The desire and drive to become a professional musician was coursing through his veins! Influenced by those closest to him, David found inspiration in his great uncle and jazz musician Dave Bedell and his uncle Larry Bedell. Both played integral roles in his growth as an accomplished drummer in addition to influences from such artists as the great Buddy Rich. Read more.


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Douglas Las Casas

Douglas Las Casas (Brazil) has already played with Brazilian greats such as Mozart Mello, Faiska, Bocato, Angra, Pepeu Gomes, Frejat, Max de Castro, Cauby Peixoto, Zeca Baleiro, Chitaozinhoe Xororo, Jair de Oliveira and Wilson Simoninha to name a few. His current projects include 'Tres de Paus' (with Caruso, Las Casas &Uchyama), Kiko Loureiro Trio, Yamaha Trio and Sa, Rodrix & Guarabyra.
In addition to releasing two albums of instrumental music, Douglas has recently released a 3-level (Basic, Intermediate & Advanced) instructional video called 'Cortando Caminho', or 'Taking the Shortcut'. A DVD with video classes on Brazilian rhythms, aimed at the International market will be released soon in a joint initiative with the Brazilian label Aprenda Música ('Learn Music').
Douglas has been a very loyal Axis artist since 1999 and has been featured in Modern Drummer, Cover Batera, Cascavel Jazz Festival on National Brazilian Television and Rock in Rio


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Rodrigo Oliveira

Rodrigo Oliveira (Brazil) initiated his musical career in September of 1994, together with two college friends, they started the band Carrascos, recording three demo-tape and participation with some independent bands, making concerts for diverse cities in the state of São Paulo.  
In March of 1996 he was invited to play with Stronger, a death metal band of São Paulo, where he played in diverse places in Brazil, such as Aeroanta, Ginásio da Portuguesa, Black Jack, etc.
Some integrants did not take the band as a serious work but Rodrigo always faced the battery as a professional, and than left the band.
In September of 1997 Rodrigo got in contact with Korzus (Sao Paulo) for a test, when the drummer Fernando Schaefer had left the band. Soon after the first test, Rodrigo assumed the drums of KORZUS.
In 1998 the first test by fire with Korzus, Rodrigo, at 17 years of age, played in the festival Philips Monsters of Rock, one of the most important metal festivals of the world. At the festival at Monsters they recorded a Live of Rock, with five live tracks, recorded for MTV Brazil, and four more tracks in studio, one of them is one of the biggest hymns of the band "Catimba". In the following years, together with Korzus, Rodrigo had played in all Brazilian territories, north thru south, making always the best and greater Tour of a national metal band.


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Danny Molina

Danny Molina  (Ecuador) En "Desolate Recollections", los quiteños nos muestran el lado más profundo, más doloroso, de una banda que ha sabido canalizar sus sufrimientos espirituales en música cargada de una emotividad y violencia sin igual. Contando con participaciones de lujo Silvio Golfetti(Korzus), Fabio Laguna (Freakeys-Angra-Hangar) “Desolate Recollections” ha sido grabado en los míticos estudios MR. SOM, BRAZIL, por el prestigioso productor Marcello Pompeu conocido por su trabajo con bandas como Torture Squad, Ratos de Porao, Claustrofobia, R.V.I y otros, y el apoyo tecnico de Cristiano Scheneider, ingeniero de sonido de Krisiun, R.D.P, etc. Un joya del metal latinoamericano, sin duda.

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Mike Smith

Mike Smith has been drumming for 25 years and is a founding member of New York Death metal pioneers “Suffocation.” Mikes drumming was first introduced to the Extreme metal scene in 1989 on Suffocation’s debut album “Effigy of the forgotten.” On this album he introduced a drumming technique now known throughout the metal community as the “Blast Beat” or “Smith Blast.”  This technique is a main ingredient used in the drumming styles amongst the majority of Extreme metal bands today. His ability to push the boundaries of speed, while combining precision, groove and technicality has influenced a sub genre known today as Technical Death metal. What Mike Smith and his band Suffocation introduced to the scene was the first of its kind and continues to influence the path of many Extreme metal bands across the world today. You can currently catch Mike Smith on tour throughout the U.S. and Europe. Upcoming dates are available on the following websites: www.Suffocation.uswww.myspace.com/Suffocation
www.Blastology.net and www.sickdrummer.com


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Ronnie Ciago

Ronnie has recorded and played live with many known bands and musicians including: Bill Ward (Black Sabbath), Rickie Lee Jones, Mick Taylor (The Rolling Stones), Brand X,  Reeves Gabrels (David Bowie), Riverdogs, Randy Stonehill, Patrick Moraz (Yes, Moraz/Ciago), The Frank Stallone Band and many others. Ronnie has recently been composing with a team of songwriters for the T.V. show TMZ. Ronnie will also be heard on the new Bill Ward Band release called “Beyond Aston” due out this year. Ronnie has been doing sporadic tours with Frank Stallone and will continue to do drum clinics to promote his book on Mel Bay Publishing called “A Natural Development In Drumming Technique”. Visit his website www.ronnieciago.com.


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Neal Smith

Neal Smith

Neal Smith performs regularly in the US and around the world with internationally recognized artists such as Cyrus Chestnut and Tom Harrell. Neal also leads his own group which performs original jazz compositions and classic arrangements of jazz standards. He also is very active in teaching developing drummers and hosts master classes and clinics while touring. Neal also runs his own record label, NAS, which is focused on the production of jazz recordings. Visit Neal's website at www.nealsmithjazz.com for more about this artist.


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Geoff Clapp

Geoff Clapp was born in Greensboro North Carolina and began playing the drums at age four. He studied with famed pianist Ellis Marsalis at the University of New Orleans. Geoff soon became one of New Orleans most sought after drummers touring w/ the Ellis Marsalis Trio and New Orleans based trumpeter Jeremy Davenport. During his career, Geoff has had the opportunity to perform, record and tour with artists such as Ellis Marsalis, Donald Harrison, Terence Blanchard, Wynton Marsalis, to name but a few.

 

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Michaelangelo Ristano

Michaelangelo Ristano of Philadelphia based rock band Stealing December has been playing drums for 24 years and teaching for a decade. Easily recognized as one of the most accomplished musicians on the Philadelphia music scene, Michaelangelo's credits include the rock opera "Rasputin" starring Ted Neely ("Jesus Christ Superstar") at the Grand Opera House in Wilmington, Del., as well as session work with three-time Grammy Award winner Arturo Sandoval. Visit his website at www.stealingdecember.com.


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Mickey Dawes

Mickey Dawes has been playing drums since he was 9 years old. He has performed at Carnegie Hall in the "Great American Cowboy in Concert" show. He recently played on an album to be released next year titled, "Songs of America". Mickey was President of the Western Music Assoc. for three years and currently plays drums for Joni Harms. "There is no finer equipment than Axis for the professional drummer", says Dawes.
Visit his site at http://www.wildcatterrecords.com


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Stevie Stephens

Stevie Stephens has played with a variety of artists, from Janet Jackson, Jerry Garcia Band (JGB), Ronnie Laws to Bruce Conte and Rocco Prestia of Tower of Power fame. Stevie says, “I can’t work without my Axis pedals!” Visit Stevie’s website at http://www.steviestephens.com/ or click on his picture.

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Greg Holloway

Drummer/percussionist Greg Holloway has performed with Freda Payne, Carl Fontanna, Rob McConnell, Chuck Israel, Jim Pugh, Gene Bertincinni, Maguire Sisters, Blackstone the Magician, Sheri Lewis, Bruce Conti, Rich Little and sista Monica Parker. He has also played various shows in Palm Springs and served as Tympanist with the Anchorage Symphony 1995 season. His latest recording is “Turns” on G-Bop label. Greg was instrumental in developing the percussion-training standard for Air Force Field Band Percussion and produced the CD “Midnight Sun” which features Ellington alumnus Freda Payne. Visit Greg’s website to learn more about this talented artist: www.dcjazz.com/gregholloway/index.htm.

 

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Bobby Rondinelli

Bobby Rondinelli, a recognized master of double bass, has worked with Black Sabbath, Quiet Riot, The Scorpions, Aerosmith, Zebra, and Doro Pesch, and with his own projects, Tusk, Rondinelli, and Pyramid. Bobby is currently a member of Blue Oyster Cult and the Lizards. He also has collaborated with Michael Lauren to write The Encyclopedia of Double Bass Drumming. Check out his websites at http://www.blueoystercult.com/, or http://www.thelizardswebsite.com/ or on click Bobby's picture to learn more about the artist.

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Dave Maneely

Two decades of playing professionally have made Dave Maneely one of the most respected and sought-after drummers in American Roots music on the West Coast. Having performed and recorded with a variety of artists including Dick Dale,Glen Glenn, and Junior Watson, his versatile, laid-back and inherently musical style has made him an industry favorite. Currently, Dave is performing in California with legendary blues guitarist John Lawton. For many years he has also been teaching, endeavoring to inspire a new generation of musicians. Click here to learn more about this artist. Click here or on Dave's picture to learn more about the artist.


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Mike Bennett

At only 23-years old, Mike Bennett is one of the nation's top young drummers. This award winning drummer has been recognized by Downbeat Magazine as a rising star and Los Angeles Jazz Scene Magazine say that his “perfectly accented and dynamic drumming makes him a standout.” Already a first call live and session drummer and percussionist, Bennett's credits include work with Johnny Blas (CuBop Records), Tony Kaye (YES), Tony Franklin (The Firm, Blue Murder), Ron Powell (Madonna, Sergio Mendes), Luis Conte, Sandro Albert, Max Bennett (Steely Dan, Joni Mitchell), Joe Jewell, Reed Gratz, Michael O'Neill (George Benson), & many others. Bennett has also been featured on projects w/ producers such as Andy Goldmark (Jive) and Alex G (N'Sync). Visit his website at http://www.MikeBennettDrums.com or click on his picture to learn more about this artist.


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Steve Di Stanislao

Steve Di Stanislao (aka Stevie D) started drumming at a very early age which allowed him to develop an enviable set of musical skills. These skills have led him to work with some of the industries finest artists such as David Crosby and CPR, Joe Walsh, Micheal Mcdonald, Paul Anka, ESP and The Carl Verheyen band just to name a few. Click here or on Steve's picture to learn more about the artist .


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Tim Waterson

Tim Waterson, with his constant search for creative rhythmical possibilities also pushes the limits of the physical possibilities of drumming. His record of 1239 beats in 60 second playing double strokes was certified by the WFD last January, 2001. Tim pushed drumming to a new level on January 22, 2002 at Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA where he played an amazing 1407 beats in 60 seconds in double strokes with his feet. Click here or on Tim's picture to learn more about the artist.


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Jota Morelli

Jota Morelli, currently on world tour with Al Jarreau, is a distinguished drummer with excellent abilities in all musical genres. Go to http://www.jotamorelli.com/ or click on Jota's picture to learn more about the artist.


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Steve Clarke

Steve Clarke has recorded 11 albums as a drummer / leader / co-leader. 8 titles are with the the power jazz rock fusion group “NETWORK” featuring Jan Hammer, Jack Bruce, Wolfgang Schmid and Larry Coryell. Visit http://www.networkjazzrock.com or click on Steve's picture to learn more about the artist.


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Richard Christy

Richard Christy, of the band Iced Earth, is known for his precision drumming with direct attack, finesse, and extreme speed. He has played in many well known heavy metal bands including Demons and Wizards, Death, Control Denied and Burning Inside. He is currently on an extensive tour with Iced Earth. Visit http://www.icedearth.com/ or click on Richard's picture to learn more about the artist.


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Mike Lewis

Mike Lewis, drummer for the rock band “Dude Jones,” has a keen ability to drive a groove through Rock, Alternative, Dance, Blues, R&B, and anything with a beat! The versatility of his playing is surpassed only by his intense magnetism and showmanship on stage. The son of a professional drummer, Mike list his influences: John Bonham, Tommy Aldridge, Neil Peart, Ian Paice and Jeff Porcaro to name a few. Visit http://www.dudejones.com on click Mike's picture to learn more about the artist.


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John Clarke

John Clarke began his career by sharing the stage with the Yardbirds,Jeff Beck, Van Morrison and many others. In addition to being a busy freelance musician with an extensive touring schedule, he has also established himself as a writer for Modern Drummer Magazine and other publications. Click here or on John's picture to learn more about the artist.


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Gina Schock

Though she’s known as the drummer for the first successful all-female rock band, The Go-Go’s, Gina Schock has some refreshing ideas about what it takes to lay down a groove. With an album newly released for 2001, God Bless The Go-Go’s, the band is beginning an extensive tour. Axis Percussion is proud to feature the first lady of drums, “Princess Gina”. Click here or on Gina’s picture to learn more about the artist.


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Garry King

Garry King has toured, worked and recorded for Jeff Beck, The Psychedelic Furs, Paul McCartney, Alice Cooper, Corey Hart, Asia, The Driver Brothers, Blind Rage, Temple Myst and many others. He also engages himself with creating a very personal experience for a great number of people including his involvement with schools and clinics. Go to http://www.garrykingmic.com/ or click on Garry’s picture to learn more about the Artist.


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Franky Costanza

Franky Costanza, drummer for the metal band DAGOBA (France), is known for his furious bass drum technique and the power of his drumming. His double-bass drum thrashing can be heard on the DAGOBA first album (2003). Franky’s ability to combine blazing metal chops with modern electronic loops and programs makes him the solid foundation for DAGOBA. Go to http://www.dagobaonline.com, or on click Franky’s picture to learn more about the artist.


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Tiger Bill Meligari

Tiger Bill Meligari, currently touring with Vince Martell (original lead guitarist of Vanilla Fudge), is a drummer, author, educator, and clinician widely known for his exceptional hand and foot techniques that allow drummers to perform at maximum levels with minimum effort. Visit his website at http://www.tigerbill.com/billsplace.htm or click on the Tiger’s picture for more on this artist and his tension-free approach to drumming.


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Nigel Olsson

Axis Percussion would like to announce the endorsement of Nigel Olsson. We at Axis are honored to have such a distinguished artist supporting our line of drum hardware. Click here or on Nigel’s picture to learn more about the artist.


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